“You’re gonna feel RUNBELIEVABLE!!”- at the BolderBoulder
It’s one of the biggest days in Boulder every year- every Memorial Day. The BB10k extravaganza. So big in fact, that many businesses along the race route close down and send their employees out to enjoy the festivities. From the Blues Brothers to Elvis, slip & slides to belly dancing, and marshmallows to bacon. You don’t even realize you’re running 6.2 miles because you’re too busy having so much fun! Not running? No problem! Head to... Read More
Get active with Mom this weekend!
At MyHandleBar, we want to give a big cheers to all the Moms! If you are looking to spice your Mother’s Day with a little running before you celebrate, check out these races for Mother’s Day! Include Grandma and make it a generational event! WHY?! Because Mom’s are awesome! Mother’s Day 5k: Denver- City Park Title 9k: Boulder Moms Rock 5k for FAST: Castle Rock- Douglas County Fairgrounds Mom’s Day 5k: Highlands Ranch Then you can... Read More
We’re off to the Derby! Where’s my hat?
If you’re biking to bars this Saturday, you just might see some crazy hats! Well, here at MyHandleBar, we’re curious ladies…. and gentlemen! When it comes to Derby day… what’s with the hat? Take it or leave it? I mean they can be pretty fun, but also pretty obnoxious. Shoot- some parties are all about the hat! It seems even the most hardy granola girl from Colorado can coax out... Read More
Staching through the Snow!
Well, maybe not snow…. but we’ll be ‘staching right through downtown Boulder this Saturday December 1st in the 25th Annual Lights of December Parade! Come check us out- we’ll be sporting all the trimmings! And while we’re in the spirit of the season, how about some tips on how to be green this holiday season? 1. Re-gifting can be for your friends too, not just your co-workers. 2. Buy locally- local gifts save on greenhouse... Read More
Get Your Run On!
Tuesday rolls around in Boulder and what should you do with the evening? Well if you enjoy getting in a jog after work and also enjoy great beer, you have to check out Walnut Brewery’s NEW Running Club! It’s a great way to get in a work out, enjoy Walnut Brewery’s great beers on tap and meet other active, awesome people in Boulder! Runners and walkers of ALL levels can meet up at Walnut Brewery at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and follow a 5K route... Read More
Holiday Savings: Get $50 off a tour
Give yourself a gift along with 15 of your closest beer loving and bicycle pedaling friends! Purchase a gift certificate for a tour by emailing ride@myhandlebar.com by 12/31/11 and we will give you $50 off a 2 hour tour next season. That’s 2 hours of pedal partying for just $330! Weekend tours are valued at $380. Here is what you get: Experience the best waterholes in Boulder and Fort Collins Get your own designated driver to steer you from bar... Read More
We Made a Mistake and It’s Awesome…
EXTENDED SEASON The mistake in question is that initially we decided to end our MyHandleBar riding season on Oct 31st. Boy was the joke on us when the sun decided to keep shining on us with beautiful Colorado weather. So we would just like to say… THIS SEASON AIN’T OVER YET! That’s right – we’ve extended our season until Nov. 13th! Be sure to book here for full tours (must have a group of 10-16) on MyHandleBar’s... Read More
Show us your ‘Stache!
We’re all about the ‘stache here at MyHandleBar. In fact, we love it so much that, for the month of October, all Mondays will be Mustache Mondays! What does Mustache Monday mean, you might ask? Well, besides the chance to show off your awesome ‘stache, it means free passes on our giant bike! Every Monday in October, whoever posts a picture of their mustache on our Facebook page gets TWO free tickets to our Wednesday Pedal Chasers. It can be... Read More
It’s Beer Season: Review of Rocktoberfest
Yes I might be buzzed as I write this, but ‘tis the season for good beer drinking. Oktoberfest beers are being poured out of taps all acround the world right now. We parked the bike out front of Walnut Brewery in Boulder, Colo. to enjoy the festivities in a glass of their own Rocktoberfest. First let’s discuss the history of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is a 16-18 day beer festival that is held annually in Munich, Germany starting in late September... Read More
Have Fun, Party Safe: Biking Laws in Colorado
As much fun as it is to cruise around town and hit up the bars on your bike during the summer, it can come with trouble. Any moving vehicle (man-powered or other) in Colorado must abide by certain rules. Make sure you know the rules so getting in trouble doesn’t dampen your fun. This Colorado Traffic Code [CO 42-4-1412] sums it up: “Every person riding a bicycle shall have all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle... Read More
